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Book Ends and Book Ends South

The Friends of Toronto Public Library have two volunteer-run bookstores, Book Ends and Book Ends South. The bookstores sell donated items and materials that are withdrawn from the Library, most for just 50 cents to $1. All proceeds raised through the bookstores are donated to the Library for programs and services.

 

Locations

Hours

Book Ends

North York Central Library
Concourse Level
5120 Yonge St.

 

Thursday, Friday & Saturday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Book Ends South

Toronto Reference Library
789 Yonge St.

 

Tuesday
12 noon to 5 p.m.

Wednesday and Thursday
12 noon to 8 p.m.

Friday and Saturday
12 noon to 5 p.m.

Prices

Hardcover Books

$ 1.00

Videos

$ 2.00

Trade Paperbacks

$ 1.00

Records/Cassettes

50 ¢

Pocket Books

50 ¢

Art Prints

$ 5.00

Magazines

50 ¢

CDs

$ 2.00

Specialty Items

Individually priced

 

Book Ends

 

Book Ends, a store for withdrawn library materials

Book Ends

 

Book Ends South

 

Book Ends South, a sister store of Book Ends, opened its doors in 2001 and since then has raised almost $500,000 through sales at the bookstore, as well as through special sales throughout the year.  The bookstore sells donated and withdrawn library materials, with most books priced at $1.00.  The revenues support a variety of literacy-based projects run by the library, including English Can Be Fun, Outreach Storytime, and programs at the Toronto Reference Library.

Please bring your own bag.

All proceeds benefit library services in Toronto.



Updated on: July 21, 2009




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